The prime minister’s presence spoke volumes to the temple community, reports the CBC. Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper was also in attendance when the temple opened on July 22, 2007.

Indian news outlet Firstpostreported that Trudeau commended the location as a testament to Canada’s diversity.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets people as he visits the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hindu temple in Mississauga, Ont., on July 22, 2017.

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“How remarkable and fitting it is that when visitors come to Canada through our largest airport, Pearson International, one of the first Canadian sights people see off Highway 427 is this mandir,” Trudeau noted in his address.

A young girl awaits the arrival of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau before he visits the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hindu temple in Mississauga, Ont., on July 22, 2017.

People await the arrival of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau before he visits the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hindu temple in Mississauga, Ont., on July 22, 2017.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets people at a Hindu temple in Mississauga, Ont., on July 22, 2017.